
4227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist-sensorThe site of the malfunction flashes and stays
on.
A buzzer will sound for several seconds and
this warning message will disappear after sev-
eral seconds.
If the engine switch is turned to a mode other
than IGNITION ON mode and then back to
IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer will sound and
this message will be displayed again.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully
closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the back door is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the back door is not yet fully closed.
Close the back door.
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the engine switch off, and the driver's door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the parking brake is still engaged.
Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

4457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Use the mechanical key
( P. 92) in order to perform the
following operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
( P. 147, 154)
Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once
again unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)*
( P. 147, 154)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
If the electronic ke y does not operate
properly (vehicles with a smar t key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted ( P. 106) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the engine ca n be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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2
3
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4467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still c annot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(P. 378)
■ Changing engine switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press
the engine switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed.( P. 195)
Starting the engine
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2
3
CAUTION
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows,
power back window and moon roof
Operate the power windows, power back window or moon roof after check-
ing to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in power windows, power back
window and moon roof.

4768-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning

4858-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)■
Outer foot lights* (
P. 293)
*: If equipped
■
Moon roof* ( P. 152)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
OnOff
Operation when the doors are
unlocked using the wireless
remote control, key or entry
function
OnOff
Operation when the doors are
unlocked using the door lock
switch
OnOff
Time period before lights turn
off15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Lighting controlOnOff
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of compo-
nents when door key is usedSlide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control linked
operation (open only)OffOn
Linked operation of compo-
nents when wireless remote
control is used (open only)
Slide onlyTilt only

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 116
Battery precautions ....... 360, 449
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 155
Power window lock switch .... 145
Power window precautions ... 147
Rear door child-protectors ...... 99
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 379
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 291
Child-protectors......................... 99
Cleaning ........................... 334, 336 Aluminum wheels.................. 334
Exterior ................................. 334
Interior................................... 336
Seat belts .............................. 337
Clock ......................................... 309
Compass .................................... 85
Condenser ................................ 355
Console box ............................. 297
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 450
Crawl Control ........................... 249
Cruise control .......................... 221
Cup holders.............................. 298
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 481 Daytime running light
system.................................... 208
Defogger Front windshield ................... 286
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 280, 286
Rear window ................. 280, 286
Dimension ................................ 456
Dinghy towing.......................... 190
Display Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 421
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 345
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 465
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 100
Back door ............................. 114
Door windows ....................... 145
Door lock ........................ 98, 115
Open door warning buzzer ... 105
Open door warning light ....... 414
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear door child-protector ........ 99
Side doors .............................. 96
Downhill assist control system.................................... 246
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 132
Driving ...................................... 158
Break-in tips.......................... 159
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 259
Off-road precautions ............. 272
Procedures ........................... 158
Winter drive tips .................... 268D

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Head restraints ........................ 136
Headlights ................................ 204Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs ................... 385, 387, 397
Wattage ................................ 465
Heaters
Air conditioning system ....... ................. 278, 284
Outside rear view
mirrors ....................... 280, 286
Seat heaters ......................... 291
Hill-start assist control............ 260
Horn .......................................... 139
Hood ......................................... 348
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 303
Cargo net hooks ................... 304
Grocery bag hooks ............... 306
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26 I/M test ...................................... 344
Identification
Engine .................................. 457
Vehicle .................................. 457
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 191, 194
Illuminated entry system ........ 295
Immobilizer system ................... 70
Indicators ................................... 79
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 340
Moon roof ............................. 154
Power back window .............. 150
Power windows..................... 146
Inside rear view mirror ............ 141
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 82
Interior lights ........................... 293
Intuitive parking assist ........... 225
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 428
Jack handle .............................. 432
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 153
Power back window .............. 150
Power windows..................... 146
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 345
General maintenance ........... 341
Maintenance data ................. 456
Maintenance requirements ... 339
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 340
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 412
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 278
Master warning light................ 421
Meter ........................................... 81 Indicators ................................ 79
Instrument panel light
control................................... 82
Meters ..................................... 81
Multi-information display ......... 83
Warning lights ......................... 77
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 141
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 280, 286
Outside rear view mirrors...... 143
Vanity mirrors........................ 308
Moon roof ................................. 152 Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 154
Jam protection function......... 153
Operation .............................. 152
Multi-information display .......... 83 Customizing vehicle features ................................ 86
Driving monitor........................ 84
Switching the display .............. 84
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 421
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 259
Multi-terrain Select .................. 252 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 81
Off-road precaution
s ............... 272
Oil Engine oil .............................. 351
Opener
Back door ............................. 115
Hood ..................................... 348
Outer foot lights ...................... 293
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 143
Adjusting and folding ............ 143
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 280, 286
Outside temperature display.................................... 310
Overhead console ................... 300
Overheating, Engine ............... 450
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.